- Ashta
:"This article is about the city in
Madhya Pradesh ,India . For the town in Maharashtra, seeAshta, Maharashtra . For the village in Bangladesh, seeAshta, Bangladesh ." Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Ashta | type = city | latd = 23.02 | longd = 76.72
locator_position = right | state_name = Madhya Pradesh
district = Sehore
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altitude = 519
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 39,773| population_density =
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footnotes =Ashta is a city and a
municipality inSehore district in the state ofMadhya Pradesh ,India .Geography
Ashta is located at coord|23.02|N|76.72|E|. [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Ashta.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ashta] ] It has an average elevation of 519
metre s (1702 feet).Demographics
As of 2001 , India'scensus , [GR|India] Ashta's population was 39,773. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Ashta has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. Seventeen percent (17%) of the population is under 6 years of age.Ashta is located on Indore-Bhopal Highway and is known for its soya bean crops. As per unconfirmed reports, this region produces the highest quality of soya beans and is the largest producer of same, in the whole of Asia.
During British India, this area was ruled by Mirza Amjad Baig, regarded as founder of present day Ashta. He not only brought transportation to the city, but also established an education system for both men and women.
The Mirza family continues to live in this small town, which are but ruins of that era.
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